Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District District of Innovation Plan 2024-2029
The Goose Creek CISD District of Innovation Plan outlines strategies to foster an innovative educational program by leveraging exemptions from the Texas Education Code. It is structured around five strategic goals: increasing academic achievement, strengthening community partnerships, delivering operational excellence, developing organizational excellence, and providing excellence in financial management. The plan details specific innovations concerning the school calendar, teacher certification, probationary contracts, class size waivers, teacher planning time, student attendance, open enrollment, and grievance policies, ultimately aiming to develop the whole child and empower students with the knowledge and skills for success in a global community while ensuring local control and operational flexibility.
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Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a citizen participation segment featuring comments on the 5 by 5 system and a reminder about a community organization meeting. Recognitions were held to acknowledge a corporate donation from ExxonMobil to the local education foundation for the benefit of several campuses. During the superintendent's report, updates were provided on transportation, specifically regarding Senate Bill 546 and the associated seatbelt mandate for school buses. The board discussed the financial challenges of retrofitting existing buses versus future procurement strategies.
Feb 23, 2026·Board meeting
Goose Creek CISD Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with opening exercises, including a prayer and pledges led by students from Goose Creek Memorial High School, followed by performances from the Varsity Mixed Choir. Following an oversight, the board returned to citizens participation where a speaker announced an upcoming meeting for Citizens for Strong Education and requested the re-inclusion of community members on the anti-bullying committee. Key discussion focused on recognizing Grow Your Own Clinical Intern Teachers who successfully completed their internships and transitioned to full-time teaching roles within the district. A significant portion of the meeting involved a detailed update on the anti-bullying committee's structure, goals, and history since 2021, comparing district-level and campus-level committees. Data regarding bullying incidents, including cyber bullying and severe bullying, across the previous three school years and the current fall semester was presented, showing a downward trend in total incidents. Next steps discussed include administering the annual student campus and culture climate survey and conducting student roundtables based on the survey results.
Jan 20, 2026·Board meeting
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District Regular Board Meeting
The meeting commenced with a moment of silence in memory of a student, followed by opening exercises featuring student performances. Citizens participated by addressing the Board regarding student safety. Key recognitions included proclamations for Board of Trustees Appreciation Month and awards for campuses excelling in United Way contributions and participation. Discussion items covered the Superintendent's reports on the Student Safety Advisory Committee, the Education Foundation Annual Update, and the January Data Update. The Board also reviewed the Monthly Financial Report for the quarter ending October 31, 2025. Action items involved approving several consent agenda items, including the Teacher District of Innovation (DOI) Phase Out Plan, a low attendance waiver for Ross S. Sterling High School, library materials, contract extensions for Nutrition Services and Fine Arts Supplies, the award of RFPs for roof replacement and grounds equipment, and tax refunds. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lee College for Dual Credit Programs and participation in the Region 10 ESC EdTech Exchange Purchasing Cooperative. Personnel actions included the approval of eight new teacher elections and eleven resignations/retirements, along with three administrative elections. Finally, the Board approved a Foreign Trade Zone Tax Equivalency and Contribution Agreement with Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas, Inc. The meeting included a Closed Session to discuss various personnel, real property, and legal matters.
